Automation Process Control Technician
Location: US, IA, Cedar Rapids
Department: Maintenance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Some College Coursework Completed
Industry: Industrial Automation
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM. Red Star Yeast is proud to operate a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 in Cedar Rapids, IA as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide.Red Star Yeast Company LLC’s success comes from strong values, passion for excellence in our yeast business, and partnership with its employees and customers.Dedication - Is the main ingredient of our past and future successes.Professional - Is who we are.Responsible - To our customers, fellow employees, families and communities.Pride - Is what we feel about our products, know-how and technology.Respect - Is what keeps us focused and united.

Job description:
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is now accepting resumes for the Process Control Technician position at our Cedar Rapids, IA! RSYC is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM, and is proud to have a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The primary purpose of the Process Control Technician is to maintain all equipment related to the Siemens supervision system that controls the plant. Also, assist in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of the programs. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager, and in their absence, to the Technical Manager, but will receive direction from the Process Control Lead Technician.The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate their proficiency in the key aptitudes of the role and the desire to push their programming capabilities and dive into critical error troubleshooting. Preferred candidates will have 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position and a college degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.Responsible for assisting in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of plant automation systems.Work with maintenance, engineering, and production groups regarding the study, design, planning, and implementation of new programs or programs modifications as needed.Maintain all hardware and software related to plant automation systems. To include but not limited to PLC, SCADA, HMI, servers, computer hardware, network, communication cards, power supply, etc.Perform preventive maintenance on all related hardware (program backup, inspection, cleaning, etc).Responsible for the replacement and configuration of all equipment of the system.Responsible for tunings and adjustments of program parameters under the supervision of the Maintenance manager.Assist in the commissioning of new systems or program modifications.Perform troubleshooting and upgrades on other PLCs in the plant in collaboration with the electrical supervisor.Work with the electrical department on troubleshooting and resolution of problems related to plant automation systems.Train electrical technicians on Siemens PLC, programs and equipment.Assist the corporate IT group with plant IT issues as needed.

Requirements:
Education: College degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.Experience: Two to five years of experience working in a similar position preferred.Programming, debugging, and troubleshooting skills in multiple languages as needed, including but not limited to Siemens S7 STL, Siemens S7 Ladder, C, VBScript, VBA, SQL.High aptitude for problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.Ability to learn new concepts or technologies.Basic electrical skills and experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Windows system administration and Microsoft Office.Knowledge of various networking protocols, concepts, and equipment.Ability to handle critical decision making responsibilities and deal with mental stress from occasionally extended worked hours outside of regular schedule.Good interpersonal skillsAbility to plan and manage time effectivelyKnowledge and/or experience of fluid process manufacturing conceptsAbility to work as part of a team or independently

Benefits:
Full-time, Hourly Non-exempt Position401K with Company match and a Management Incentive ProgramEffective on first day of employment: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, and Paid Vacation and Sick Time.